Memories & Candles

“As the Director of Community Engagement for Charleston Animal Society I speak on behalf of the staff and animals in our care. We are eternally...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Kay Hyman - North Charleston, SC

“I was a neighbor of the Rentz family more than 50 years ago. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
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2 of 13 | Posted by: Jeanne Canfield Gerhardt - SC

“There will never be another like her. Selfless,warm, kind , caring and loving. She always had a big hug to give , no matter who your were. And when...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Barbara wilson - Goose creek, SC

“My heart is heavy with the loss of my sister Doris. She was a loving sister and aunt to many, like a mom to nieces and nephews. She will be missed...Read More »
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Joyce Wright - Suamico, WI

“Aunt Doris, you will always be living on in a part of my heart as well as Darren's Sabrina's and Timmy's. Your abundance of love for all of your...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Robin Mickelsen - Milton, FL

“So sorry for your loss.Ms Doris was one of the nicest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The world was a kinder place with her in it. I...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: sherran wingler - Goose creek, SC

“My thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your dear loved one. Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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11 of 13 | Posted by: A friend

“I had the privilege of knowing Miss Doris, as I called her, my entire life. She knew me before I was even born. She had always been my grandmother's,...Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Jeannie Lamie - Summerville, SC

“I got to know Doris when I worked briefly at Biddlecomb Game and Wise, and during that time she and I became good friends. We stayed in touch over...Read More »
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Janet Warrick - Friend

DorisJeanRentz, 82, of Charleston, SC, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Her funeral service will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 in the Holmes Avenue Baptist Church, 4602 Durant Avenue at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road.

Doris was born December 16, 1934 in Charleston, SC, daughter of the late William D. Rentz Sr. and the late Ollie Mae Sauls Rentz. She graduated from Murray Vocational School. Doris formerly was employed at Jarrard, Nowell and Russell, LLC as a certified public accountant. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by two brothers, Donald (Daphne) Rentz of Cantonement, FL and Bobby Rentz of Monroe, NC; sister, Joyce (Lenny) Wright of Greenbay, WI; 115 loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that she loved and considered as her own children. She was preceded in death by her sisters, June Rentz Evans, and Catherine Rentz Christie; brothers, William D. Rentz, Jr. and James Hastings Rentz; nieces, Patricia Evans Cain and Pamela Jean Swindler.

Memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406.

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As the Director of Community Engagement for Charleston Animal Society I speak on behalf of the staff and animals in our care. We are eternally grateful for your choice to honor Miss Doris with donations in her name to our shelter! Please know that your generous thoughtful gift will leave a legacy of hope for animals in our community! We are so sorry for your loss and hope that knowing that your choice will help so many is a small comfort to you! For the animals I am Kay Hyman -

Posted by: Kay Hyman - North Charleston, SC Nov 13, 2017

I was a neighbor of the Rentz family more than 50 years ago. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Posted by: Jeanne Canfield Gerhardt - Charleston, SC Nov 10, 2017

Love from Dale and Kim

Posted by: A friend Nov 09, 2017

So sorry to see Ms. Doris passed away. Will keep you in my prayers.Sincerely, Dawn(Mail carrier)

Posted by: A friend Nov 09, 2017

There will never be another like her. Selfless,warm, kind , caring and loving. She always had a big hug to give , no matter who your were. And when you were around her there was no time to be sad . she was sure to make you laugh. So many stories to tell. I will miss you tremendously Aunt Doris, but I know you are smiling down upon all your children. I love you.

Posted by: Barbara wilson - Goose creek, SC Nov 09, 2017

My heart is heavy with the loss of my sister Doris. She was a loving sister and aunt to many, like a mom to nieces and nephews. She will be missed greatly. I am sorry I can't be there but my thoughts and prayers are with all who can. Special thanks to our nieces and others cared for her in her final days. Love you all.

Posted by: Joyce Wright - Suamico, WI Nov 09, 2017

We extend sympathy to the family.

May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

Fr. James T. Yarsiah

Posted by: James Yarsiah - Denmark, SC - Friend Nov 09, 2017

Your legacy lives on in those who love you.

Posted by: Ebbie Atkinson - Family Friend Nov 09, 2017

Aunt Doris, you will always be living on in a part of my heart as well as Darren's Sabrina's and Timmy's. Your abundance of love for all of your family is a legacy that will live on through all of us. I am so thankful God chose me to be your niece. I will love you forever

Posted by: Robin Mickelsen - Milton, FL Nov 09, 2017

So sorry for your loss.Ms Doris was one of the nicest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The world was a kinder place with her in it. I will miss her but I also know I will see her again..

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